€10m upgrade for breast cancer checks

IRISH women are being promised more accurate and better-quality test results following the introduction by the national breast screening programme of a fully digitalised X-ray service.

€10m upgrade for breast cancer checks
Wed, 09 Apr, 2008 - 01:00
Claire O'Sullivan

Ireland is the first country in the world to offer facilities nationwide, according to BreastCheck.

Health Minister Mary Harney launched the updated service yesterday.

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